Citric Acid

Citric Acid-

Citric Acid is an organic acid. It’s a natural preservative that is used add taste to foods and soft drink. It comes from many fruits and vegetables.

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Type of Nutrient:

Citric is an acid.

Effects of too much:

Citric acid contains traces of MSG,which is a neurotoxin, and neurotoxins can damage nerve tissue.

Which human systems are most affected?

The human system it most affects is the nerve tissue of your membrane.

Which foods contain this chemical?

Lemons, limes, grapefruits, jams and jellies, as well as many canned and frozen fruits and vegetables contain citric acid.

Chemical Formula:

C6 H8 O7

Its involved in citric acid cycle.

Picture Citation:

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Other Citations:

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/neurotoxins
http://www.rense.com/1.mpicons/acidalka.htm